What symptom is NOT typically associated with the inflammatory response phase?

The inflammatory response phase is characterized by a series of physiological changes aimed at protecting the body and facilitating healing. Common symptoms associated with this phase include redness, pain, and increased temperature due to the increased blood flow and the release of inflammatory mediators.

Redness occurs as a result of vasodilation, leading to increased blood flow to the affected area. Pain is generally a result of the inflammatory substances that sensitize nerve endings and the pressure from swelling. Increased temperature is also due to the heightened metabolic activity in the area as the body works to resolve the injury or infection.

Numbness, on the other hand, is not a typical symptom of the inflammatory response. It often suggests nerve compression, damage, or impaired nerve function, which is not an inherent part of the inflammatory response phase. Thus, numbness diverges from the classical signs of inflammation and does not signify the body's active healing process.